SourceCode Communications Expands Integrated Marketing Lead
New hire Troy Kelley will lead the agency’s consumer technology portfolio as it scales operations in the US and Europe.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Advertising
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SourceCode Communications has appointed Troy Kelley as executive vice president of integrated marketing and consumer technology. Kelley, a veteran with over two decades of agency experience, will spearhead the company's consumer technology portfolio.
Why it matters
The hire signals an attempt by the agency to strengthen its integrated marketing offerings as it expands its physical footprint into Munich. Operators should watch how agencies integrate high-level talent to scale specialized service lines like consumer technology and public affairs.
The agency’s new hire brings over 20 years of industry experience to a leadership role overseeing consumer technology alongside vice president Cori Cagide. This expansion coincides with the firm's recent move to open an office in Munich and establish public affairs partnerships.
The players
SourceCode Communications
An agency providing marketing and public affairs services with a newly expanded presence in Munich.
Troy Kelley
The new executive vice president of integrated marketing and consumer technology with two decades of prior experience at agencies including R/GA and Ogilvy.
Cori Cagide
A vice president at the agency who will work alongside Kelley to lead the consumer technology portfolio.
Talisman LLC
A consulting partner supporting the expansion of the agency's public affairs services.
Parisi Consulting
A firm partnering with the agency to deliver public affairs services in the UK and US.
The details
Kelley will manage the consumer technology portfolio and work to broaden integrated marketing capabilities across the agency. This shift includes the deployment of public affairs services in the US and UK through partnerships with Talisman LLC and Parisi Consulting. The move reflects a broader agency strategy to centralize specialized service lines while scaling international reach.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: SourceCode announced the appointment of Troy Kelley.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows the industry trend of agencies centralizing cross-functional service offerings to support global expansion. It marks a continued effort by mid-sized firms to bridge consumer technology expertise with public affairs to capture broader market share.
Agency operators should monitor how internal leadership shifts influence service delivery and cross-border project management. Evaluating whether such appointments drive new client acquisition or merely consolidate existing workflows is essential for benchmarking competitive performance.
The takeaway
Agencies often leverage executive talent moves to signal shifts in service capability and regional focus. Monitor how the integration of marketing and public affairs affects the firm's ability to win international contracts in the coming year.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by PRovoke Media.
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